A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 564802 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 564847 epoch_slot_no: 3247 block_no: 564774 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1718 time: 2018-02-01 15:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x54e9c3e6bce4a4f4292c329212b2c29be965d3ce079f5286b8ee6b059e7f5cb4Block Operator
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